Florida Asbestos Exposure Lawyers

Miami Asbestos Attorneys Represent Clients Nationwide

Since 1985, The Ferraro Law Firm, P.A. has made it its goal to help victims of
asbestos exposure and resulting mesothelioma. Our asbestos attorneys have obtained millions
on behalf of our clients since 1985. We are
recognized as one of the top five law firms in the United States in the
area of mesothelioma and asbestos litigation and routinely represent clients in Florida and across the nation.

Ready to get proven counsel? Call (888) 554-2030 for a free consultation.

What You Need To Know About Asbestos Exposure

Asbestos is made up of a collection of six naturally-occurring minerals.
These minerals are composed of fire and chemical-resistant fibers. Because
of these characteristics, asbestos was incorporated into a multitude of
products that were used daily, such as fireproof gear and building materials.
Eventually, it became known that asbestos-exposure is a cause of mesothelioma,
a fatal form of
lung cancer. As a result, the federal government sought to limit asbestos use and
exposure in 1972. Asbestos exposure results from swallowing or inhaling
the fibers. While most people inhale trace amounts, serious injuries only
occur from repeated, severe exposure.

The Danger of Firsthand Asbestos Exposure

When asbestos fibers are released into the air, individuals are at risk
of breathing them into their respiratory system. If that happens, the
fibers may become trapped for life and cause severe problems. Many industrial
workers are at a higher risk for asbestos exposure because of the presence
of asbestos in industrial products.

Some of the occupations which are typically associated with the onset of
mesothelioma later in life are as follows:

Automotive mechanics

Boilermakers

Bricklayers

Carpenters

Cement Finishers

Drywall Workers

Electricians

Engineers

Foundry Workers Helpers

Insulators

Laborers

Lathers

Machinists

Mechanics

Millwrights

Operators

Painters Paper workers

Plasterers

Pipe fitters

Plumbers

Power Plant Workers

Roofers

Sailors (Navy & Merchant Marine)

Shipyard workers

Steel and Sheet metal workers

Welders

Although the law protects workers from asbestos exposure today, past exposure
could still lead to serious health problems, not only for workers, but
for their families and other secondhand parties.

The Dangers of Secondhand Asbestos Exposure

Even if asbestos isn't present in the daily workplace, many have suffered
from secondary exposure. Asbestos is undetectable without the help of
lab equipment and trained technicians.

Secondary asbestos exposure can result from the following:

Washing clothes exposed to asbestos

Coming into contact with a person routinely exposed to asbestos

Environmental contamination from a plant

Improper removal of asbestos materials from a home or structure

Before asbestos limitations were imposed, many individuals - women especially
- were exposed to asbestos fibers through contact with a family member
who worked in an industrial occupation. Simple interactions such as hagging
or washing clothes could release asbestos particles into the air.

We Fight for Veterans Who Have Been Injured By Asbestos Exposure

Many veterans have experienced cancer, mesothelioma, or other lung problems
due to excessive asbestos exposure during their time in the military.
Nearly every branch of the Armed Forces had some form of asbestos present
in insulation.

Veterans diagnosed with mesothelioma may have been exposed to asbestos
on the following:

Aircraft carriers

Auxiliary vessels

Destroyers

Frigates

Submarines

Cruisers

Battleships

As these military vehicles were created with asbestos, military members
often inhaled the fibers. Thousands of veterans have suffered asbestos-related
sickness from the exposure.

Florida Asbestos Lawyers Fighting For Your Compensation

For over 30 years, The Ferraro Law Firm has capably represented the rights
of over 20,000 victims of asbestos exposure. Our skilled Florida mesothelioma
attorneys have made a name for themselves as successful asbestos litigators,
unafraid to take on large corporations and fight for just compensation
on their client's behalf.

We are listed in Top Law Firms and Elite Trial Lawyers in addition to being
members of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum® and Multi-Million Dollar
Advocates Forum®. The Ferraro Law Firm operates on a contingency fee basis, meaning that
you don't pay a single legal fee unless we obtain compensation on
your behalf.

We are the firm that other firms turn to for counsel in matters such as these.
Call (888) 554-2030 to speak with
our team.

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Washington, D.C. Office

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